USCIS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Syrian Immigrants

Newark, NJ- Because of ongoing conflict and worsening conditions in Syria, the Department of Homeland Security recently announced an extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Syrian nationals living in the U.S. Armed conflict between the Syrian military leader and a number of rebel forces poses a danger for the...

Newark, NJ- In a national address on November 20th, President Obama outlined a series of actions he will take in order to give an estimated 5 million immigrants the opportunity to avoid deportation and work lawfully in the U.S. The President’s plan includes prioritizing deportations, immigration opportunities for parents of...

Newark, NJ- With the midterm elections over, President Obama appears ready to make sweeping changes to U.S. immigration system through a series of executive orders that could give deportation relief and grant work authorizations to millions of undocumented immigrants currently living in country, an Obama administration official announced Thursday. (more…)

With a history that dates back to the 1600s, Hackensack, New Jersey, is a diverse community located in Bergen County. The city is has a population of over 43,000, according to the 2010 U.S. Census and serves as an inner suburb to Manhattan, which is just 12 miles east of...

Newark, NJ- One aspect of immigration that often gets overlooked is the effect a criminal conviction can have on an individual’s status. Regardless of whether the person is documented or not, for an immigrant, a criminal conviction, even a seemingly minor one, can jeopardize their status and put them in...